The transition to ISO/IEC 27001:2022: an update for UK businesses
Standards that ensure the protection of sensitive information are crucial. One such standard, ISO/IEC 27001, has recently undergone a significant transformation, now known as ISO/IEC 27001:2022. This blog aims to explain the new standard, its importance, and the steps businesses in the UK need to ta …
How AI is reshaping cybersecurity for UK businesses
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way organisations approach cybersecurity, enabling faster response times, improved threat detection, and enhanced data protection. With cyber threats increasing across the board, many UK companies, from small businesses to industry giants, are turning …
Achieving effective AI governance: a practical guide for small and medium businesses
As small and medium businesses (SMBs) begin to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations, AI governance emerges as a crucial element for managing and mitigating risks, ensuring transparency, and maintaining compliance. For SMBs with limited resources, effective AI governance is …
Brand Impersonation: why it matters and how to protect your business
Brand impersonation has become one of the most common cyber threats, affecting both consumers and businesses. Through phishing scams, email domain spoofing, and typosquatting, cybercriminals imitate trusted brands (or people) to deceive users into giving away sensitive information, making payments, …
October Cybersecurity Awareness: Stay ahead of cybercrime
With October’s cybersecurity awareness month helping us focus, we’ve been thinking about how to stay ahead, efficiently. Cybercriminals evolve all the time, and so must our business’s cybersecurity measures. The days of relying solely on antivirus software and firewalls are long gone. Surviving busi …
October Cybersecurity Awareness: Protecting your business from the inside out
Cybersecurity is a central component of every business’s strategy. From securing internal networks to managing third-party risks, businesses constantly adapt to stay ahead of cyber threats. As BBC News reported, small businesses will absorb most of the hit being the easier targets. They are three ti …
October Cybersecurity Awareness: Strengthening our digital defences
October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an opportunity for us UK businesses to evaluate our digital infrastructure and bolster defences against an ever-growing array of cyber threats. As the landscape of cybersecurity evolves, so do the methods employed by cybercriminals. From small-scale phish …
Improving Business Resilience with Proactive IT Strategies
Building resilience into your IT and support infrastructure is key to maintaining smooth operations and minimising disruptions. A proactive IT and support strategy, which anticipates and addresses potential issues before they escalate, ensures that your business is prepared for both expected and une …
October Cybersecurity Awareness: How IT Leaders Can Prevent a Ransomware Attack in 2024
Ransomware has evolved from a technical concern to a pervasive threat that requires a collective response from all levels of an organisation. From executives redefining priorities to employees being vigilant about online activities, cybersecurity is a shared responsibility. With ransomware ranking i …
The Strategic Advantage of Proactive IT Support
Is your IT strategy truly aligned with your business goals? The whac-a-mole reactive approach may seem practical, but it exposes your business to significant risks—think security breaches, financial losses, and even reputational harm. In contrast, a proactive IT and support strategy does more than j …
Empathy in Tech: How Human-Centric IT Support Drives Business Success
IT issues can cause operations to come to a halt. Even the most minor problem can affect entire teams, and the demand for seamless tech support has never been higher. However, empathy, an essential element, is often overlooked in favour of speed and efficiency. The increasing reliance on AI support …
The challenges of building a Security Operations Centre from scratch
Cybersecurity threats evolve; therefore, establishing a Security Operations Center (SOC) is necessary for businesses aiming to protect their digital assets and IP.